Katmandu weather in October (Nepal)

Curious about the October weather in Katmandu? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Katmandu the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Katmandu in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 251 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Katmandu. March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Katmandu climate page with graphs.

 

Katmandu, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nepal in October

Find out more about the weather in Nepal in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Katmandu in October?

For visitors traveling to Katmandu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Katmandu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nepal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nepal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.